In a video shared online and featuring others including former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq and comic Abdullah Afzal, Muslims are encouraged to stay at home, celebrate with families online and not to gather in large groups at mosques or in parks to pray.Are you sure you want to delete this comment?.The most common greeting is Kochnai Akhtar (Blessed Eid) in the Pashto-speaking community.

“We also encourage you to fast the six days of Shawaal which brings immense rewards.”.Eid festivities in Jordan may vary culturally depending on the region, but one common thread in all celebrations is generosity and hospitality.First day of Eid Al Fitr 2020 announced, Shawwal crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia.

According to the Astronomy Centre, Indonesia and Malaysia officially confirmed Sunday (May 24) as first day of Eid Al Fitr.

People tend to get fresh and crisp banknotes to gift children with.It is also a public holiday in China in certain regions, including two Province Prefecture Level regions, Ningxia and Xinjiang.Before Eid prayers can commence, Muslims must pay money to the poor in an act of charity known as Zakut-ul-fitr.

Your sincere prayers, your devotion, your faith in Allah, will make you a better human to serve this society with wisdom and truth.Eid Mubarak.As in Egypt, there have been a small number of reports of historic sexual assaults associated with the Eid in the UK.

READ MORE.During Ramadan, Muslims have not eaten while the Sun is in the sky.It is also sometimes known by its Malay name Hari Raya Puasa; and by its Indonesian name Lebaran.

Adura Alagbodo.To declare the start of Eid, Muslim-majority countries depend on the testimonies of local moon sighters.May the blessings of Allahfill your life with happinessand open all the doors of successnow and always.

Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes.This religious Eid is the first and only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast.Iranian Muslims take part in the Eid al-Fitr prayer and pay the Zakat al-Fitr.

Breaking the news making around each state of Nigeria.During every Takbir of the first rakat, a special Dua is recited.If the moon is seen, Ramadan is deemed to have ended; if it isn't, then the month of fasting goes on another day and the next month (Shawwal) starts on the day after that.

Eid stamps were released in 2001 – 2002, 2006 – 2009, 2011.Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid Al Fitr, with millions confined to their homes following the global outbreak of COVID-19.As in Egypt, there have been a small number of reports of historic sexual assaults associated with the Eid in the UK.

This religious Eid is the first and only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast.In modern times, this has evolved into a noise barrage known as Mobile Takbir, where celebrants, especially youths, rev their motorcycles or honk their horns while driving through the streets.Gift giving and donating to charity are an integral part of Eid celebrations; charity is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

The following table shows predicted dates and announced dates based on new moon sightings for Saudi Arabia.

Although Eid al-Fitr is not a recognized public holiday in the United Kingdom, many schools, businesses, and organizations allow for at least a day's leave to be taken for religious celebrations.There is some debate about whether you should refer to seeing the moon with the naked eye in your region - which could be hampered by weather conditions or pollution, or whether it's dependent on what the committee in Saudia Arabia says.Dr Saif said the instructions to refrain from distributing Eidi among children during the Eid period was a precautionary measure given that some studies have stated the possibility of coronavirus transmission through bills.

Breaking the news making around each state of Nigeria.However, this year celebrations will move online for many - with lockdown measures still in place.

On the day of the Bayram, family gathers together, wear their best clothes, and celebrate with a common meal, after attending the morning prayer.Your sincere prayers, your devotion, your faith in Allah, will make you a better human to serve this society with wisdom and truth.PIA plane crash survivors moved to Karachi hospitals.

Local Muslim shopkeepers close their shops this day, while Muslim minority schools have a 5-day holiday for the feast.Muslims are also encouraged to eat something sweet, usually dates, before heading to the Eid prayers.Eid is mainly enjoyed by the kids, as they mostly receive money in cash called Eidi as gift from their relatives and elders.

Although Eid al-Fitr is not a recognized public holiday in the United Kingdom, many schools, businesses, and organizations allow for at least a day's leave to be taken for religious celebrations.When is Eid al-Fitr 2020: Everything you need to know.